Amman – The House of Representatives will convene tomorrow for its first oversight session of the second regular term, during which the government will present its responses to parliamentary questions related to service, development, and economic issues of concern to citizens across the governorates.
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The session is drawing significant attention as it marks the parliament’s practical return to its oversight role, at a time when the Financial Committee continues deliberations on the 2026 General Budget Bill. Expectations indicate that the committee will conclude its discussions by mid-next month before submitting its recommendations to the chamber.
Government responses include answers to questions directed by MPs to various ministries. MP Dr. Jameel Al-Dheisat submitted a question to the Ministry of Agriculture regarding farmer support programs and sector policies, while MP Dr. Suleiman Al-Zaben addressed a question to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship concerning the readiness of government e-services and digital transformation efforts.
In the transport sector, the House received responses to questions from MP Zuheir Al-Khashman directed to the Ministry of Transport regarding infrastructure and logistics services, in addition to another question by MP Tareq Bani Hani on issues related to public transportation. The Ministry of Local Administration emerged as the ministry with the highest volume of responses, addressing questions from MPs Eng. Khudr Bani Khaled, Mohammad Salama Al-Ghuwairi, Samer Al-Azaideh, and Dr. Mousa Al-Wahsh regarding municipalities, local projects, and service levels in the governorates.
In the education sector, the Ministry of Education responded to a question from MP Dr. Suleiman Al-Kharabsheh on school environment and curricula issues, while the Ministry of Higher Education addressed MP Raed Rabaia’s question regarding university policies and academic program quality.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources submitted two responses: one to MP Mohammad Bani Milhem on energy policies and natural resources, and another to MP Dr. Rania Abu Roman on renewable energy projects.
Regarding tourism, the House will review the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ response to a question from MP Youssef Al-Rawdiyyeh. The Ministry of Public Works and Housing provided clarifications in response to MP Dr. Ismail Al-Mashaqbeh concerning infrastructure and road projects, while the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply responded to MP Dr. Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh’s question on market oversight and trade policies.
For the investment sector, the Ministry of Investment submitted its response to MP Eng. Raed Al-Qatamin regarding the investment climate and the attraction of productive projects to the governorates.
Tomorrow’s session comes amid heightened public interest in the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight, as citizens closely watch how MPs will address the government’s responses and whether the session will feature serious discussion of key service-related issues — particularly those related to infrastructure, municipal services, energy, education, and transport.
The session holds added significance as the first oversight meeting of the second regular term, serving as a pivotal step as the House prepares for a more active oversight phase, especially once the Financial Committee concludes its budget review and submits its recommendations in the coming weeks.
